[BC] Old Farts

[Bernie Courtney]

On 12/2/06, Cowboy <curt at spam-o-matic.net> wrote:
>
> Not all compensation is paid in cash !


tell that to the labor boards.

> > One would think you could instill a better sense of worth and
> self-respect
> > > by insisting that he get get an entry level job that pays him even
> minimum
> > > wage, rather then convince him that he should have to give his time
> away for
> > > free.
>
> If one has the experience such that training is not necessary AT ALL, I
> might agree.
> Otherwise, the demonstration of attitude is worth more than one could be
> paid
> in cash dollars.


If you take a job that required on-the-job training, your employer is
required by law to pay you for those hours.  I'm not sure why so many people
feel broadcasting should be an exception to this.


> > Honestly I have no idea why anybody his age would even still be
> > > considering this industry, considering how the jobs that actually pay
> decent
> > > money in this field are so few and far between- though admittedly I
> was just
> > > as young and stupid at his age though :)
>
> Careful, some of us who love this industry might take umbrage
> at such a devaluation of what it is that we do, we love, we live.



I just call it like I see it.


If pure greed is your only motivation, then I take no exception to anything
> you've written in this thread, and you'll not likely work with me at any
> time.



I don't think comfortable, abit slightly lavish, living is unreasonable or
greedy at all.  And you can't argue that with limited exception, a few of
which I've capitalized on, there don't exists many opportunities in
broadcasting to make that possible.  If you are willing to live a simply
life to do what you love, more power to you.  Some also would like to strike
a balance between enjoying what they do at work and also being able to
afford some of the finer things in life.


If, however, wisdom comes with years passing, things may change.
> You would do well to heed what Barry has penned !
> Tov sheim mishemen tov, my friend !


There is no reason one cant have a good name and hefty bank account, neither
is mutually exclusive to the other.

bernie